Russia’s Notorious Troll Farm Disbands
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YTS Breaks Unique Settlement Agreement by Uploading Pirated Films
Traditionally, when copyright holders go after pirate sites, their main mission is to shut them down permanently. This strategy has resulted in the demise of thousands of websites over the past two decades. In some cases these shutdowns are easy, only requiring a cease and desist order to be delivered to the owner’s home address. In others, disputes can escalate into prolonged legal battles where judges or juries have the final say....